New progressive school terminology that doesn't damage kid's self-esteem.
By Betty1956
@Betty1956 (177)
United States
October 23, 2006 3:57pm CST
Recently one of my grand-children, five year old Rachel had a somewhat rough day in her kindergarten class. My daughter Beth could tell Rachel was not her usual happy self after getting home. Beth decided to probe for the answer. My daughter realized how well Rachel was learning responsibility in her new school, when she thought for awhile and answered "Mom, I made some really bad choices today."
I wish they used that type of terminology in my school system and family structure. I hope all the schools adopt this way of learning responsibilty and not damaging self esteem.
2 responses
@claudia413 (4280)
• United States
23 Oct 06
Wow, I'm with you. I think that's great...so much better than just yelling at a kid, making them stand in the corner, or giving them time out in one fashion or another. It should work at home also. And it's something that should be remarked on to the teacher and school...something postive for a change.
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@Betty1956 (177)
• United States
24 Oct 06
Thanks for responding. Self-esteem is something to be nurtured. You've inspired me to write further on this in maybe a letter to the School Board. Thanks much.
@angelicfied (928)
• United States
29 Oct 06
..I hate it when schools make you have Low self esteem..It is not morally right..Alot of the teachers I know that my School had..Is horrible..All they do is yell,and yell,and yell..For when someone does something wrong,They never try to figure out what is wrong..It is ridicoulous...And alot of the kids at school may have something to do with it,too...Because alot of the kids now days,Say things very mean to others,Just to make themselves feel better..I have had much experience with this...Just because A person is different..And then the child,or parent may tell the principal,or something,and they will not do A darn thing about it..
